Therapeutic Interventions Flashcards
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Arthrodesis
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Binding or stabilization of a joint
2
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Kyphoplasty
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Procedure to address the pain of fractured vertebrae
3
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Myorrhaphy
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Suture of a muscle
4
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Operative Ankylosis
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Procedure used in treatment of spinal fractures
5
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Osteoclasis
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Intentional breaking of bone
6
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Spondylosyndesis
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Fixation off unstable spine by immobilization of patientlauren
7
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Syndesmoplasty
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Surgical repair of ligament
8
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Traction
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Process of pulling a body part into correct alignment